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New Yorkshire Bishops announced by Downing Street

First published on: 31st July 2024

10 Downing Street has announced ahead of Yorkshire Day that His Majesty the King has approved the appointments in the Diocese of York of the Reverend Canon Doctor Flora Winfield as Suffragan Bishop of Selby, and of the Reverend Barry Hill as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby. 

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Bishop Nick meets patients and staff at Yorkshire's largest hospice

First published on: 30th July 2024

Bishop Nick chatted with patients and staff during a summer’s day visit to St Gemma’s Hospice in his role as one of its patrons.

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New Licensed Lay Ministers commissioned in our diocese

First published on: 29th July 2024

Ten Licensed Lay Ministers have been commissioned at recent service, which also saw the whole ministry commended.

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Diocese helps provide new affordable homes on a brownfield site

First published on: 26th July 2024

A new scheme will deliver 28 “affordable and sustainable” homes in Leeds on a brownfield site previously owned by the diocese.

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New round of small grants for new congregations

First published on: 24th July 2024

The diocese is happy to be able to offer new grants to those looking to start new congregations.

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Some £72,000 awarded to churches across the diocese

First published on: 24th July 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to award some £72,000 as part of the latest round of the Diocesan Church Buildings Grants and Loans Scheme.

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New Director of Parcevall Hall warmly welcomed

First published on: 23rd July 2024

A warm welcome has been given to Helen Reid, the new Director of Parcevall Hall, our Diocesan Retreat Centre.

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Seven decades of church and community celebrated in Mixenden

First published on: 23rd July 2024

70 years of strong spiritual life and community engagement at Holy Nativity, Mixenden has been celebrated with a service of thanksgiving.

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New Chair of Diocesan Advisory Committee announced

First published on: 22nd July 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce Andrew Hall as the new Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee.

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Sustainable flowers celebrated at Flower Festival

First published on: 22nd July 2024

Beautiful flowers and protecting God’s creation were celebrated at a recent flower festival.

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